Does Digoxin Interact with Levalbuterol Tartrate?
CDI records a moderate classification for Digoxin and Levalbuterol Tartrate. The stored summary is: May decrease serum digoxin levels by 16-22%. Consider monitoring digoxin levels in patients receiving concurrent therapy. The mechanism involves unknown; potential decrease in digoxin serum concentration. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Digoxin Class
- Cardiac Glycoside
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Unknown; potential decrease in digoxin serum concentration
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Digoxin and your doctor is considering prescribing Levalbuterol Tartrate (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider